Roasted Red Pepper Skillet Chicken

Roasted Red Pepper Skillet Chicken

from jocooks.com
30 min

Roasted Red Pepper Skillet Chicken is a delightful dish that combines tender chicken with a creamy, smoky roasted red pepper sauce. It's cooked all in one skillet, making cleanup a breeze, and is perfect for a quick 30 minute, satisfying weeknight dinner.

Ingredients

  • 4 chicken breasts (boneless and skinless, pounded to an even thickness)
  • salt and pepper ( to taste)
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 4 cloves garlic (minced)
  • 1 cup roasted red peppers (chopped)
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • ½ cup chicken broth (low sodium)
  • ¾ cup Parmesan cheese (grated)
  • 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • fresh parsley (chopped, for garnish)

Directions

  1. 1

    Season the chicken breasts with salt, pepper, and smoked paprika.

  2. 2

    Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the chicken breasts and cook until each side is golden brown and the chicken is cooked through, about 6-7 minutes per side. Transfer the chicken to a plate and cover to keep warm.

  3. 3

    In a blender, combine the roasted red peppers, heavy cream, and chicken broth. Blend until smooth.

  4. 4

    In the same skillet used for the chicken, cook the minced garlic over medium heat until fragrant, about 1 minute. Be careful not to burn the garlic.

  5. 5

    Pour the blended roasted pepper sauce into the skillet and bring to a simmer. Stir in the grated Parmesan cheese and Italian seasoning. If the sauce is too thick, you can thin it with a little more chicken broth. Simmer until the sauce has thickened to your liking, about 3-4 minutes.

  6. 6

    Return the chicken breasts to the skillet, spooning the sauce over them. Allow the chicken to simmer in the sauce for a few minutes to reheat and absorb the flavors. If desired, sprinkle with red pepper flakes for a bit of spice.

  7. 7

    Garnish with chopped parsley and serve over rice.